MEAL Advisor Canada Req #251 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 About CARE:
CARE helps women and girls in developing countries lift themselves and their families out of poverty and out of crisis.
We bring people together to end inequality. Not just for one person, but a whole community. Not just for now, but for a lifetime and across generations. We develop solutions with women and girls and their communities to tackle the big issues facing them like climate change, economic empowerment, food security and emergency relief in times of crisis or disaster. About the role:
CARE Canada is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation,Accountability,
and Learning (MEAL) Advisor
ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
CARE Canadaโs Global Programs Team is responsible for developing and managing the organizationโs programs in both development and humanitarian assistance focusing on the injustice of poverty and gender inequality. CARE Canadaโs Strategic Plan reaffirms our gender-equality focus and our dual-mandate status. Our ultimate impact goal is to support womenโs leadership for a gender-just future grounded in strong programs supporting safety/protection, health and dignified livelihoods across both humanitarian and development settings.
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), the MEAL Advisor will work closely with a team of MEAL professionals to implement innovative MEAL systems that contribute to CAREโs ability to measure impact, track performance against targets and mobilize lessons from programming. The MEAL Advisor will advance CARE Canadaโs commitment to program quality, specifically by supporting MEAL commitments, especially around impact tracking and evidence- based learning across the organization. They will seek to ensure strong alignment of new and existing programs with CARE Canadaโs Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on ensuring gender transformative and innovative MEAL plans and processes.
WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY
Advanced degree in statistics, economics, international development, evaluation and research, or a related discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Multilingual candidates are strongly preferred and will be given priority. An ability to work effectively in two of CAREโs working languages is highly desired, including English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and more. Experience working on project proposals and project implementation for institutional donors, particularly Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Lived experience in resource constrained environments / fragile/ conflict-affecting environments. Credentialed evaluator with demonstrated experience in impact measurement studies, with a focus measuring the impact of public & private funding/donor investments Knowledge of PowerBi or GIS software are additional assets; Experience with outcome mapping Experience with workshop facilitation (virtual and in person) Experience with training and coaching
WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE
Starting salary range between CAD $78,000 โ $83,000 Comprehensive benefits package and confidential employee assistance program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment 3 weeks of annual leave (increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment) In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24-January 1 office closure so we can all recharge simultaneously Inclusive holiday policy Paid sick leave Parental leave top-up Employer contributions to group pension plan after first year of employment Optional participation in group RRSP (eligible from first day of employment) International and domestic travel opportunities Annual all-staff retreat in Ottawa Learning and development opportunities and specialized training Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity A focus on wellness and work-life balance Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CAREโs mission
If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Donโt think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway โ we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply directly by August 30, 2023. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.
CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.
CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.
CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and other marginalized folks tend to apply to roles only when they meet all the criteria outlined in the posting. If you're excited about this role but don't have experience with each and every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your application if you have a non-traditional background and how your experience maps to the role you're applying for. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.
CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.